5 Bengali Sweets You Must Try

Shondesh

Shondesh is a sweet dish made with condensed milk, jaggery and fresh paneer. It is sometimes flavoured with cardamom or saffron and topped with almonds.

Roshogulla

Roshogulla is cherished for its light, spongy texture and sweet flavour. These soft paneer balls soaked in light sugar syrup are loved all over India, not just in Bengal.

Payesh

Made with milk, rice, sugar, ghee, and numerous other ingredients, it is a well-known Bengali dessert.

Mishti Doi

Typically served cold, Mishti Doi is a traditional Bengali dessert, made with thickening milk and sweetened with jaggery.

Kheer Kadam

With a unique blend of textures and flavours, it resembles a mix of roshogulla and shondesh. This beloved treat is a staple in Bengali cuisine.